Beverly Hills Extortion Lawyer

Defending Charges of Extortion in Beverly Hills

Extortion is a crime that occurs when an individual threatens, coerces or intimidates another person in order to acquire something of value from them, such as money, property, materials, sexual acts and more. Although extortion is considered to be a white collar crime, it can include elements of violence such as threats of physical harm, threats to harm family, or sexual favors. There are many different ways a person may commit extortion, including refusal to approve mortgage loans or other important documents, or revealing sensitive and damaging information to loved ones or the public.

Charged with extortion?

Extortion can be committed by any person who is in a position of power over another, but the most common types of extortion are generally committed in professional places of business. If you or someone you care about has been charged with extortion, speak with a Beverly Hills criminal defense lawyer immediately to begin building a strong case. The law offices of Okabe & Haushalter are dedicated when it comes to defending those accused of extortion, and will work hard to present the case in the best way possible.

There are varying degrees of extortion charges, but virtually all sentences include prison time, fines or both. Cases of extortion are usually aggressively prosecuted at either the state or federal level, and it is necessary to have a hard-hitting defense team fighting on your side. In cases where the alleged victim of extortion actually fears for their life, if convicted, the accused may face up to 10 years in prison. It is advised that you contact the firm immediately if you are under investigation or have been charged with extortion so that our legal team can take early action in defending you against charges.

Contact a Beverly Hills extortion attorney from the law offices of Okabe & Haushalter as soon as possible if you have been charged with the crime of extortion.